The model minority stereotype of Asian Americans contains an implicit critique of Blacks Hispanics and others for failing to succeed as well as the model minority has Which sociological perspective would view this as yet another instance of blaming the victim ?

Correct answer: B. conflict perspective

  • A. functionalist perspective
  • B. conflict perspective
  • C. interactionist perspective
  • D. dramaturgical approach

Explanation

Conflict theory exposes how apparently positive stereotypes can compare groups and shift attention away from structural inequality, thereby blaming disadvantaged people for their position. Functionalism and interactionism can study stereotypes, but “blaming the victim” is especially linked to a power and inequality critique.

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